01-22-1990 HUCMRegular Meeting
January 22, 1990
Commissioners Daggett, Beatty, Lyke and Cornell were present, Commissioner
Richards was absent; also present were Mgr. Kadrmas and Counsel Prochnow.
President Daggett called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
The minutes of December 18, 1989 regular meeting were reviewed. A
motion was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded by Commissioner
Beatty to accept the minutes as written. Motion was unanimously
carried.
The December payables for both entities were reviewed. A motion was
made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to accept
the electric payables in the amount of $1,377,302.57 and gas payables
in the amount of $648,176.58 (detailed listing in payables book).
Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented quotes for 1990 wire (quote tabulation attached).
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by
Commissioner Cornell to award the quotes as follows:
Westinghouse
1/0
15 KV
$11,320.00
Petersen - Wisdorf
350
MCM
$ 1,378.00
Graybar Electric
4/0
2/0 4/0
$ 4,580.00
Graybar Electric
1/0
2 1/0
$11,320.00
Graybar Electric
#6
Duplex
$ 2,880.00
Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented small plow /trencher specifications. After
discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by
Commissioner Cornell to accept the specifications, to advertise for
bids, to open the bids on February 21, 1990 and to award the bid on
February 26, 1990. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented his recommendation on bids for 1990 4x4 pickup
(bid tabulation attached). After discussion, a motion was made by
Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner Beatty to award the bid
to Plowman's Inc. in the amount of $14,995. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Mary Plut from Legal Systems Marketing Corporation was welcomed to the
meeting. She discussed flexible benefits and medical insurance plan.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented 1990 chassis cab (truck 25) specifications.
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded
by Commissioner Cornell to accept the specifications, to advertise
for bids, to open the bids on February 21, 1990 and to award the bid
on February 26, 1990. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mgr. Kadrmas presented quotes for meter department van. The quotes
are as follows:
Wigen Chevrolet Motor Company $12,919.19
Plowman's Inc. $14,995.00
After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded
by Commissioner Lyke to purchase the van from Wigen Chevrolet Motor
Company in the amount of $12,919.19. Motion was unanimously carried.
The 1989 year -to -date (thru November) financial and budget reports
were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cornell, seconded
by Commissioner Beatty to accept the financial and budget reports.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Manager's Report:
1. Regarding the Integrated Transmission Agreement, Counsel Prochnow
informed the Commission the assignment of leases did not satisfy
county recorders. The assignment of leases were returned to
United Power Association to be redone.
2. The City Forester requested to include stuffers with Utility billing
statements. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner
Beatty, seconded by Commissioner Cornell to allow the stuffers to
be included in Utility billing envelopes. Motion was unanimously
carried.
3. Presented quotes for computer aided drafting and mapping (quote
tabulation sheet attached). After discussion, a motion was made
by Commissioner Lyke, seconded by Commissioner Beatty to award
the quote for computer aided drafting and mapping to HCI /Connecting
Point in the amount of $9,062.65. Motion was carried with
Commissioners Daggett, Lyke and Beatty voting in favor of the
motion and Commissioner Cornell abstained from voting.
4. Informed the Commission Harris Pine Mills has filed a chapter 11
bankruptcy. Counsel Prochnow explained Harris Pine Mills is
receiving utility service on a pre -pay basis during the bankruptcy.
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Old Business:
Union negotiator and union employees committee met with Commissioners
Daggett and Lyke regarding increased medical insurance premium. A
motion was made by Commissioner Beatty, seconded by Commissioner
Cornell that Hutchinson Utilities will pay the increased premium
cost for the period of January 1, 1990 to April 1, 1990. Motion
was unanimously carried.
New Business: None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
2:50 p.m.
G. P. Cornell, Secretary
ATTEST =
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January 2, 1990
From: Hutchinson Utilities Commission
225 Michigan Street
Hutchinson, MN 55350
612/587 -4746
(FAX) 612/587 -4721
Subject: Bids on Wire
15,000' #6 USE XLP Aluminum (Duplex) Wire
20,000' 1/0 - 2 - 1/0 URD Triplex (Marion)
5,000' 4/0 - 2/0 - 4/0 URD 600V Triplex
2,000' 350 MCM USE (600 Volt) XLP (URD)
10,000' 1/0 Aluminum Solid 15KV 220 Mil Concentric Jacketed
(URD)
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QUOTATIONS
Date
10,000'
2,000'
5,000'
20,000'
15,000'
1/0 15 KV
350 MCM 4/0
2/0 4/0
1/0 2 1/0 #6
Duplex
H & C Electric
$11,950.00
$1,714.00
$4,895.00
$12,060.00
$3,030.00
Graybar Electric
$12,190.00
$1,628.00
$4,580.00
$11,320.00
$2,880.00
Minnesota Electric
NONE
$1,714.00
$4,895.00
$12,060.00
$3,030.00
Westinghouse
$11,320.00
$1,968.00
$5,176.20
$12,774.00
$3,283.35
Sterling Electric
NONE
$1,711.90
$4,889.50
$12,050.00
$3,028.50
Border States
$13,640.00
$1,668.00
$4,765.00
$11,740.00
$2,940.00
Burmeister Electric
$16,888.50
$1,836.00
$5,175.00
$12,640.00
$3,195.00
Petersen - Wisdorf
$13,620.00
$1,378.00
$5,235.00
$12,900.00
$4,875.00
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QUOTATIONS ON COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND MAPPING
(1) Mitsubishi 20A Monitor
(1) HP 7570A Plotter
(1) 386/20 Epson Computer
Total
HCI /Connecting Point Ameridata
$1,869.00
$1,969.00
$2,833.45
$2,996.00
$4,360.20
$4,907.00
$9,062.65
$9,872.00
Recommend award to HCI /Connecting Point